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Catalonia Bans Going Out and Curfew Again in Valencia
The Spanish tourist regions of Catalonia and Valencia are coming up with new measures to contain the latest wave of the coronavirus. In Catalonia, where Barcelona is located, all public activities must end at 12:30 am.
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Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Infected with Corona, Out of Hospital
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, infected with corona, has been able to leave the hospital. He was briefly admitted there on Sunday for observation, but it soon turned out that he was sicker than assumed.
It was then…
Von der Leyen Persists: The Rule of Law Test in the Fall
The European Commission will be introducing new rules against countries that violate the rule of law for the first time this autumn, she assures. Even if the European Parliament is not moving fast enough.
With the new rule of law…
Minister: No More Lockdowns in Germany for Vaccinated People
German Health Minister Jens Spahn has said that people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer have to go into lockdown if there is another resurgence of the virus. They can also enjoy more freedoms than unvaccinated…
European Commission President Von der Leyen: Anti-Gay Legislation is a Disgrace
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has spoken out strongly against the new anti-gay legislation in Hungary at a press conference in Brussels. "The new law is a disgrace. I will use all the power of the Commission to ensure…
Also German Investigation into Apple Market Power
The German antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation into tech group Apple. The company's market power is being looked at in a broader study of the company's "digital ecosystem".
"The investigations will mainly focus on the…
Italy Lifts Entry Restrictions for Travelers From EU
Italy will lift entry restrictions on Saturday for EU travellers who can show with a special corona pass that they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, have tested negative for the virus, or recently recovered from infection.…
Mouth Masks No Longer Mandatory in North Rhine-Westphalia
From Monday, face masks are no longer mandatory in the open air in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
However, face masks must still be worn in queues, because people will then be close to each other, just like in public…
France Ends Curfew on June 20: Mouth Mask Outside No Longer Mandatory
The curfew in France will disappear next Sunday, June 20. From that day on, everyone can be outside for as long as they want.
The government has decided to bring forward the abolition of the unpopular measure by ten days.
The…
China Arms Itself With New Law Against Western Sanctions
The Chinese parliament has approved a new law to arm the country against Western sanctions. The law provides the government with a legal framework to take countermeasures.
There is a new report from Amnesty International on torture…